Top Uganda Safari Activities to do in 2021/2022
Top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 while on a Uganda safari tour are those that will leave you with great memories of Uganda as a tourist destination. As more and more countries gradually reopen their boarders and airports for international travel and tourism, Uganda is already open to receive tourists, under strict standard operating procedures throughout the entire travel process.
Uganda is a country that is highly gifted by nature, no wonder that Sir Winston Churchill called it The Pearl of Africa. With so much to offer ranging from an array of wildlife to diverse and authentic culture, Uganda is surely a destination worth a visit in 2021/2022 and beyond. The top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 below should give you a glimpse of what you shall enjoy once you book Uganda safari packages.
Gorilla tracking
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is the number one on the list of top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 by travellers after visiting Uganda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. For one to enjoy gorilla trekking in Uganda, one needs to purchase a gorilla trekking permit which costs $700 for foreign non-residents, $600 for foreign residents and ugx250,000 for East African citizens, per person per entry. Booking in advance is advised given that the demand is high to encounter these endangered giant yet gentle primates. Most travellers have gorilla trekking in Uganda as a climax to their Africa safaris.
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking is another activity that tourists who visit Uganda can enjoy. Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda takes place in Kibale Forest National Park which is referred to as the primate capital of the world for the various primates found in the park, up to 13 primate species can be found in the park. Other places that chimpanzee tracking in Uganda can take place is Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest Reserve and in Budongo Forest just near Murchison Falls National Park. Chimpanzee permits are as well required to be booked, in advance for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Chimpanzee tracking permits cost $200 for foreign non-residents, $150 for foreign residents and $30 for East African citizens.
Golden monkey tracking
Golden monkeys are an endangered species and are endemic to the Virunga area and East Africa only. Golden monkey tracking in Uganda is done at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at $100 per person per trek. Golden monkey tracking is often combined with gorilla trekking either in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Wild game viewing
In Uganda, game viewing is one of the most fulfilling activities that has travellers encountering at a far and within footsteps a number of wildlife including the big five, tree climbing lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, topis, among so many others. Wild game viewing in Uganda can be done in these celebrated Uganda savannah parks including Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Uganda for typical Africa game drives through vast savannah plains with great landscapes and scenery as well.
Mountain climbing and cycling
For adventurous travellers out there, mountain climbing and cycling is another activity that they can do while on a Uganda safari. Mountain Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, Mount Sabinyo, Mount Muhavura and Mount Gahinga all give great mountain climbing and cycling experiences. Climbing mountain Rwenzori has travellers conquering the snow-capped Margherita peak which is crossed by the equator, while climbing Mount Sabinyo gives travellers stunning views of other volcanoes of the Virungas as well as give them an opportunity to be in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the same time. Carrying proper hiking gear and having a level of hiking and physical ability is important.
Bird watching
Uganda is a birder’s haven. With over 1040 bird species recorded in Uganda, bird watching in Uganda is one of the top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 especially for those travellers that are keen birders. Uganda has a number of Albertine endemics as well as migratory birds that flock the country time after time. Top birding destinations in Uganda include Kibale Forest National Park, Bigodi wetland, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mabamba forest, Botanical gardens, Lake Mburo, Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park among so many other areas. The rare bird species like the shoebill stork can be spotted in Mabamba swamp. Other bird species that travellers should look forward to spot while on a bird watching safari include giant heroin, Abyssinian ground hornbills, rare swamp flycatcher, grey crowned crane, among so many others. During game drives in the parks, various bird species can be spotted as well.
Cultural experiences
Uganda is a country with diverse culture. Cultural experiences are therefore one of the top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022, by travellers intending to visit Uganda. With more than 50 ethnic tribes and languages in Uganda, travellers are sure to enjoy a variety of cultural experiences through community visits in various Uganda national parks. The Karamojong community just outside Kidepo Valley National Park, the Batwa pygmies who originally co-existed with gorillas and highly depended on the forest, the Bahima, the Ankole and so many other tribes and groups of a people shall reward travellers with authentic cultural experiences. Dance, sing and participate in a number of their activities for a true feel of the diverse Uganda culture.
Boat cruises
As a country that is filled with numerous lakes and rivers, Uganda is just perfect for boat cruises. Uganda is the source of the longest river in the world, River Nile; and hosts the largest fresh water lake in the Africa continent. Boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, boat cruises on the Nile Delta to the bottom of the Murchison falls, boat safaris on Lake Mburo, canoe trips on Lake Bunyonyi, among so many others all give tourists great experiences, rewarding them with stunning views and an opportunity to encounter a variety of water bird species and wildlife.
The above are the top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 while on a Uganda safari. There are however other activities like white water rafting, bungee jumping, rhino tracking among so many others that tourists can enjoy while in Uganda. Visit for an opportunity to enjoy that Uganda has to offer.
Whereas Uganda can be visited throughout the year to enjoy the above activities, the best time to visit Uganda is during the dry season. Uganda being crossed by the Equator has the country experiencing a modified equatorial type of climate, two rainy seasons and dry season. During the rainy season, it is rather hard to have game drives in the savannah parks given the slippery nature of trucks in the park. Mountain climbing, primate tracking and activities of the like are also hard to do during the rainy season thereby recommending the dry season.
Some tourists, however, do however enjoy the challenges that the rainy season brings when doing a variety of activities like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and so much more. Bird watching is especially more rewarding during the wet season.
Irrespective of the season, and your budget range, Uganda is a country that you can enjoy to the fullest. Just have reach out to a reputable tour operator to help you put together an amazing Uganda safari for an opportunity to enjoy the above top Uganda safari activities to do in 2021/2022 and more.
